Mettlen

Mettlen Meaning & Origin

About Mettlen
The surname Mettlen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mettel," meaning "measure" or "portion." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in measuring or distributing goods, such as a merchant or a tax collector. Over time, the surname Mettlen has likely evolved to become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mettlen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mettlen: 284
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,170
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mettlen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 T L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛtlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M345

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mettlen in Braille

Here's how to represent Mettlen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mettlen in braille

How to sign the name Mettlen using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mettlen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mettlen in sign language

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